Storm blows trees onto car, splits utility pole in Duval County
Friday’s storm snapped trees and utility poles in two and trapped and crushed several vehicles in Duval County. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crews and neighbors across Duval County are cleaning up…
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Looking back at former mayor’s ties to proposed JEA sale after former utility CEO’s conviction
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Chief Executive Officer of JEA, Aaron Zahn, was found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud on Friday and could spend 25 years in prison. His chief…
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JEA pushed for accelerated plan to sell utility to alter the narrative after public backlash, investment banker says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Monday marked Day 9 in the federal trial against former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and his former Chief Financial Officer Ryan Wannemacher, who are both charged with conspiracy…
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Ex-JEA board chair had no idea plan she voted for could net $345M in bonus payouts if utility was sold: testimony
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former JEA board members continued to testify on Wednesday in the case against two former JEA executives involving what some are calling one of the biggest schemes…
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JEA executive planned to pocket $40 million in sale of utility
Lead FBI agent testifies ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn predicted a $40 million windfall for himself, and $10 million for other senior executives. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The former chief executive at…
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Former JEA CEO said ‘the mayor’ backed $40M payout if city-owned utility was sold, attorney testifies
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With less than three weeks until former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn faces trial on criminal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, conflicting stories are emerging about the…
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Hot tips for cold weather to protect your home and utility bill
First Coast News is On Your Side with hot tips from JEA on staying warm in cold weather to protect your home and save money on your utility bill. JACKSONVILLE,…
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Need help paying your utility bill? JEA shares resources for customers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new video released by JEA shows how the utility and community organizations work together to help customers in need who are struggling to pay their utility…
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Utility crews still working to restore gas for northern St. Johns County neighborhoods, businesses without hot water
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A gas outage in St. Johns County that left businesses closed and homeowners without hot water and working stovetops continues Wednesday with TECO Engercy utility…
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Mistakes to avoid to save money on your winter utility bill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We want to help you save money on your electric bill this month as our temperatures dip, triggering frost warnings. John Funches, manager of JEA’s Conservation and…
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